A new nuclear imaging prototype detects tumors’ faint glow
Doctors could someday use Cerenkov light to detect cancer
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Cerenkov light, generated by high-speed particles traveling faster than light through a material, emits a blue glow. The light can be used to image a variety of cancers, new research shows.
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